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A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg 342 West Main Street Ligonier, PA Parish Staff: Rev. John M. Foriska, Pastor Mrs.

Carol Serafin, Pastoral Associate for Catechesis Bennett Porchiran, Director of Music Ministry Tina Komarinski, Youth Coordinator Mass Schedule: Sunday Masses: Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.

1 A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg 342 West Main Street Ligonier, PA Parish Staff: Rev. John M. Foriska, Pastor Mrs. Annie Williams, Business Manager Addy Evangeliste, Parish Secretary Mrs. Carol Serafin, Pastoral Associate for Catechesis Bennett Porchiran, Director of Music Ministry Tina Komarinski, Youth Coordinator Mass Schedule: Sunday Masses: Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Weekdays: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. Please check bulletin for weekly variation. Sacrament of Penance: Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Anytime by Appointment. Parish Religious Education: Grades 1-5, Monday: 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. Youth Ministry Grades 6-8, Monday: 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. Baptisms: Please call the Parish Education Office four weeks prior Marriages: At least six months preparation. Parish Office: (724) Parish Fax: (724) Religious Ed.: (724) Website: holytrinityligonier.org Facebook: HolyTrinityChurchLigonier holytrinity@dioceseofgreensburg.org Parish Business Office Hours: Monday-Wednesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Closed Thursday Finance Council: Pat Caffrey, Chairman Pastoral Council: Lisa Moeller, Facilitator Connie Lynch, Recorder Parish Meetings: Pastoral Council: Third Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Finance Council: Third Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Bulletin Deadline: 10:00 a.m. Monday April 15, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter

HOLY TRINITY PARISH APRIL 15, 2018 LIGONIER, PA Youth Ministry See you Monday night for the Ascent. Closing prayer 8:10. Youth Coordinator, Tina Komarinski, tkomarinski@dioceseofgreensburg.

Everyone in the parish is invited and bring a friend! More information to come about our speaker for the evening, but PLEASE SAVE THE DATE AND PLAN TO JOIN US!

The trip will include bus transport, the Theatre Production and dinner on the return trip. This event is open to all who may be interested.

Diocesan FamilyFest June 2 The Diocese of Greensburg will host FamilyFest 2018 on June 2 at Hempfield Park. The day of fun, food and worship begins at 11 a.m. Bishop Malesic will celebrate Mass at 4:30 PM.

Catholic Charities offers counseling for individuals, couples and families Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg offers faith-based assistance with anxiety, depression, grief and loss,

Counseling is provided by licensed, professional and experienced therapists. Low fees, and many insurances accepted.

Volunteers Needed: We are looking for some folks who would be willing to lead the rosary at Ligonier Gardens.

Please contact Carol Serafin at 724-238-6341 if you are interested in serving in this ministry of prayer with the residents of the Ligonier Gardens.

2 HOLY TRINITY PARISH APRIL 15, 2018 LIGONIER, PA Youth Ministry See you Monday night for the Ascent. Closing prayer 8:10. Youth Coordinator, Tina Komarinski, Text or Call Holy Trinity Christian Mothers News Christian Mothers will be holding their annual pot luck dinner on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 in the atrium at 6:00 PM. Everyone in the parish is invited and bring a friend! More information to come about our speaker for the evening, but PLEASE SAVE THE DATE AND PLAN TO JOIN US! Christian Mothers Sponsored Event - Save The Date - The Christian Mothers organization is planning a day trip to Lancaster PA to see Jesus at the Sight and Sound Theatre on Thursday, August 9. The trip will include bus transport, the Theatre Production and dinner on the return trip. This event is open to all who may be interested. Further details will be published in the bulletin next month with information on how to make reservations. Diocesan FamilyFest June 2 The Diocese of Greensburg will host FamilyFest 2018 on June 2 at Hempfield Park. The day of fun, food and worship begins at 11 a.m. Bishop Malesic will celebrate Mass at 4:30 PM. No admission fee. Go to for updated information and to register. Catholic Charities offers counseling for individuals, couples and families Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg offers faith-based assistance with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, interpersonal conflicts, recovery support, parenting and family issues, anger management and other personal and family issues. Counseling is provided by licensed, professional and experienced therapists. Low fees, and many insurances accepted. Offices are located in Greensburg, Indiana, Uniontown, Kittanning and New Kensington. For more information or an appointment, contact or counseling@dioceseofgreensburg.org. Volunteers Needed: We are looking for some folks who would be willing to lead the rosary at Ligonier Gardens. We would like to find enough people willing to do this that each person could lead the rosary once a month. Please contact Carol Serafin at if you are interested in serving in this ministry of prayer with the residents of the Ligonier Gardens. Holy Trinity is planning Vacation Bible School again this year, to be held the week of July We are looking for volunteers to lead crafts, games, Bible stories, snacks. If you are available to help in any of these areas, please contact Carol Serafin at There will be Coffee Socials in the Atrium after both the 8:00 AM and the 11:00 AM Masses this Sunday, April 15. All are invited to attend Ligonier Valley Meals on Wheels Ligonier Valley Meals on Wheels is in need of drivers to deliver meals to local residents. Please consider donating your time to this worthwhile cause. It is a commitment of about one hour every two weeks. For questions, call Dee McColly at Bethlen Communities Transportation Volunteers Needed: Many seniors and others in our community who have difficulty with mobility wish to remain in their homes as long as possible, but find public transportation difficult. In an attempt to assist these individuals, Bethlen Communities Center for Community Services piloted a transportation program for non-emergency medical appointments. There is more detailed information about the program in the Narthex. Please consider sharing your time.

If you haven t made your gift, please prayerfully discern your gift and return your pledge card at Mass next weekend or return it to the Parish Office.

3 Diocesan Lenten Appeal The total of pledges and gifts received for this year s Diocesan Lenten Appeal is $66,087 with 23% of our parish responding. That means we only need $8,913 to reach our parish goal of $75,000. All dollars pledged or given going forward will be returned to our parish and used here. If you haven t made your gift, please prayerfully discern your gift and return your pledge card at Mass next weekend or return it to the Parish Office. In addition, you can make your pledge online at DLA.dioceseofgreensburg.org. Ligonier Na onal Day of Prayer Breakfast Thursday, May 3, 2018 The Barn at Ligonier Valley 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Cost: $7.00 Hymn Sing Ligonier Gardens Care Home 11:00 a.m.

Parish Activities Calendar for April & May,

Indicated Sun 15 Coffee Social after the 8:00

Study Program: Kingdom of Happiness 7:00 PM -

RCIA 7:00 9:00 - PMR 22 2nd Collection Food

Prayer Shawl 1:00-3:00 - PL 2 3 Adoration 8:30

First Holy Communion during the 11:00 AM Mass

4 Parish Activities Calendar for April & May, 2018 A=Atrium C=Church H=Social Hall L=Loft PL=Parish Library PMR=Parish Mtg. Room All Times Are PM Unless Otherwise Indicated Sun 15 Coffee Social after the 8:00 & 11:00 AM Masses - A Mon 16 Tue 17 Wed 18 Study Program: Kingdom of Happiness 7:00 PM - A Thu 19 Fri Sat Sacrament Prep. 9:00 AM -2:00 PMR Finance Council Meeting 7:00 RCIA 7:00 9:00 - PMR 22 2nd Collection Food Bank RCIA 7:00 9:00 - PMR Prayer Shawl 1:00-3:00 - PL 2 3 Adoration 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM RCIA 7:00 9:00 PMR 6 Children First Holy Communion during the 11:00 AM Mass - C 2nd Collection Catholic Accent Prayer Shawl 1:00-3:00 - PL Bethlen: Facts, Fun, and Food 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - H

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 15, 2018 Liturgical Assignments Mass Intentions EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS 5:30 pm Bill Smith, Mary Smith, Paul Trimeloni 8:00 am Ann Cutrell 11:00 am Rita Bingaman, Karen

5 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 15, 2018 Liturgical Assignments Mass Intentions EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS 5:30 pm Bill Smith, Mary Smith, Paul Trimeloni 8:00 am Ann Cutrell 11:00 am Rita Bingaman, Karen Erbe, Anne Petrof Daily-Week of 4/16 Bill Smith LECTORS 5:30 pm Edward Conroy 8:00 am Alma Johnson 11:00 am Father John Daily-Week of 4/16 Carol Serafin ALTAR SERVERS 5:30 pm Miles Higgins 8:00 am None 11:00 am Jaedyn Krupper, Mikayla Homyak CANTORS 5:30 pm Bobbie Cramer 8:00 am Mandy Sirofchuck 11:00 am Ursula Adams EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION TO THE SICK 4/22 Ellie Camp, Steve Williams COLLECTION COUNTERS 4/22 Pat Lawlor, Cindy Kowalewski, Cynthia Tierno, Sue Lawlor In your charity please pray for the souls of: Cecelia Shepard, mother of our parishioner, Cindy Busch and husband Larry. Mrs. Shepard passed in March, Victor Ankney, brother of our parishioners, Ella Gasper and husband Andrew, Melda Hemming and husband Ronald. Mr. Ankney passed on March 30, Eileen Foski, aunt of our parishioner Willie Ulery and husband Richard. Ms. Foski passed on April 2, May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Saturday, April 14 5:30 pm + Bertha Will - Anniversary by Rose Mary & Carol Sunday, April 15 8:00 am + Stephen A. Shepard by Cindy & Larry Busch 11:00 am For All Parishioners Monday, April 16 8:00 am + Pop Pop Nusspickel by The Wigle Family Tuesday, April 17 8:00 am + John Baloga by Dan Majorsky Wednesday, April 18 8:00 am + Rose Terrill by Golden Family Thursday, April 19 8:00 am + Connie Mitchell by Ellie Camp Friday, April 20 8:00 am + Parents & Relatives in Bavaria by Willi Daffinger Saturday, April 21 5:30 pm + Blanche E. Lawlor - Birthday Remembrance by Pat & Sue Lawlor Sunday, April 22 8:00 am + Gene & Helen Harkcom by Bob & Jeanne Harkcom 11:00 am For All Parishioners Regional Sunday evening Mass will be 6:00 PM at Holy Family Latrobe Rice Bowls deposited April 3, 2018 $1, Good Friday, March 30, 2018 (Holy Land) $ Good Friday Attendance 157 YOUR GENEROSITY for April 7 & 8, 2018 Adult $6, Children s $4.00 Loose Cash $ Easter $ Total Ordinary Income $7, Catholic Accent $ Capital Reserve $ Total for Specific Purposes $ Holy Land $10.00 Total Diocesan Collections $10.00 Total Deposit $8, Mass Attendance for April 7 & 8, :30 p.m :00 a.m :00 a.m. 200 Total 462

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg 342 West Main Street Ligonier, PA Parish Staff: Rev. John M. Foriska, Pastor Addy Evangeliste, Parish Secretary Carol Serafin, Pastoral